SSC CGL Undated PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following is a private good?

Accepted Answer

A private good is characterized by excludability and rivalry in consumption. This means that if one person consumes the good, another cannot, and people can be prevented from consuming it if they don't pay. Option 2 directly describes the rivalrous nature of a private good.

Question 2

Which of the following is also called ‘green algae’?

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Chlorophyceae is a class of green algae, characterized by the presence of chlorophyll a and b, which give them their characteristic green color. The other options refer to different types of algae (brown and red algae).

Question 3

Who among the following was the ﬁrst Vice President of India?

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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan served as the first Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962. He later became the second President of India.

Question 4

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 5

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 6

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 7

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 8

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 9

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 10

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 11

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The postman had delayed the letter.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in the past perfect active voice (had + V3). To convert it to passive voice, we use 'had been + V3' and swap the subject and object. Option 1 correctly applies this rule.

Question 12

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution.

Accepted Answer

The term 'dormitory' specifically refers to a large bedroom for multiple people, especially in an institution like a school. While a hostel provides accommodation, 'dormitory' is the precise word for the shared sleeping space.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.
I read some ______ of properties for sale on the Internet before I called the agent.

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The context implies that the person read detailed information about properties. 'Descriptions' is the most suitable word to convey this meaning, as it refers to accounts of something's features. The other options do not fit the context of reading about properties for sale.

Question 14

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 15

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark
(?) in the following series.
GCB, JHE, MMH, PRK, ?

Accepted Answer

Analyze the pattern for each letter position. The first letter follows a +3, +3, +3 pattern (G->J->M->P). The second letter follows a +1, +2, +3 pattern (C->H->M->R). The third letter follows a +3, +3, +3 pattern (B->E->H->K). Applying these patterns, the next term is S (P+3), W (R+4), N (K+3).

Question 16

Select the letter from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the
following series.
B, E, G, J, L, ?

Accepted Answer

The series follows an alternating pattern of adding 3 and then adding 2 to the alphabetical position of the letters. B (+3) = E, E (+2) = G, G (+3) = J, J (+2) = L. Following this pattern, L (+3) = O.

Question 17

The present age of a father is three times that of his elder son. Four years hence, the age of
the father will be four times that of his younger son. If the difference between the present
ages of the elder and younger child is 6 years, what is the present age of the father?

Accepted Answer

Let F be the father's age, E the elder son's age, and Y the younger son's age. We have F = 3E, F+4 = 4(Y+4), and E - Y = 6. Solving these simultaneous equations gives F = 36 years.

Question 18

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 19

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.

Question 20

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Figure-based question. Compare the transformation rule in the prompt to each option figure.